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Figures:
Figure 1 – Pre-operative CT scan showing the aorto-tracheal fistula
between the posterior aortic arch (zone 1) and the anterior surface of
the distal trachea
Figure 2 – Autologous pericardial patch being parachuted onto the
tracheal defect with vessel loop around the innominate vein and drop
sucker in the open aortic arch
Figure 3 – Aortic arch replacement with multi-branch graft with
anastomosis to the innominate artery